Collecting rent, in full and on time, is the number one thing a landlord needs to do to be successful and have consistent cash flow. But, especially in Class C or D rental markets (where lots of new investors start out because the houses are affordable), this isn’t always easy. You’ll almost certainly have to […]
We truly hope you appreciate our extra efforts to keep you informed about the COVID impact on tenant rent payment performance. There are a lot of issues outside of our control, but we want to communicate to keep you informed. Please send us any suggestions for what additional information you’d like to see. Please be […]
Almost any industry comes with its own language, and when you’re a newcomer, it can all seem pretty opaque. Real estate is no exception. You might feel a little overwhelmed if you’re just starting out as a landlord, but don’t worry. The Ultimate Real Estate Glossary has your back. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with […]
Now that you know how to buy your first rental property, you’ll need to decide where exactly to invest. As the industry always points out, location is one of the most important factors in real estate investing. That’s the whole reason for our deep dive series on the diverse areas in Metro Detroit, where […]
We all have a dream home. Mine is a two-story single-family home with an open floor plan and a big backyard—perfect for hosting summertime barbecues with the family. And I’m sure you’ve imagined what your ideal home is, too. However, we need to consider realistic factors when deciding where and what kind of house to […]
Welcome back to the Ultimate Real Estate Glossary, where we take you through the working vocabulary of the real estate industry. We’re almost one-third of the way through the alphabet. Any field of work always has jargon associated with it, so it pays to learn how the professionals talk! For this edition, we’ll go through […]
Welcome back to the Ultimate Real Estate Glossary! Newcomers to real estate might find it a bit difficult to absorb all the language that goes with the industry. It can be overwhelming, but that’s why we’ve written this guide for you. It’s a comprehensive dictionary of real estate trade terms for new landlords to get […]
As a landlord, it’s always ideal to have some basic knowledge and skills to take care of the repairs that will inevitably come up in your rentals without needing to shell out for a contractor. Let’s consider the two approaches: DIY-ing and hiring a professional. If you want to be hands-off, make sure that […]
We truly hope you appreciate our extra efforts to keep you informed about the COVID impact on tenant rent payment performance. There are a lot of issues outside of our control, but we want to communicate to keep you informed. Please send us any suggestions for what additional information you’d like to see. Please be […]
Here’s the story of Marco (maybe it sounds familiar…?) Marco really wants to get into real estate investment. He has no idea how to do it, but he wants to become rich like Donald Bren—the wealthiest real estate mogul in the world, with an estimated net worth of $15.5 billion and hundreds of properties under […]